How to Apply

We welcome your interest in the University of Pennsylvania Law School. Our students are selected from approximately 6,000 applicants and arrive from across the country and globe.

The Admissions Committee seeks accomplished professionals and bright minds: we look far beyond the short stories of test scores and transcripts. All information presented by an applicant is reviewed and considered. If Penn Law is the right fit, we strongly encourage you to apply.

Fee Waiver Application and Instructions (will be available at the end of August)

Application Fee Waiver Note: LSAT/Credential Assembly Service Fee Waiver recipients and AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, Teach For America, Teach For China, and the United States Military members and alumni of these aforementioned service organizations receive an automatic waiver of our application fee. Please see the FAQs or Application Instructions for further information.

What: First-Year JD Application Checklist

Your application will be considered complete and will be put in the queue for the Admissions Committee for review when the following items are received by the dates specified in the Application Instructions:

Completed application form with electronic signature

Application fee in the amount of $80.00 or an approved Penn Law or LSAC fee waiver

Undergraduate transcripts from all schools attended

Graduate transcripts from all schools attended

Credential Assembly Service Law School report

Two Letters of Recommendation (must be submitted through the LSAC Letter of Recommendation Service)

Résumé or Curriculum Vitae

Personal statement

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The University of Pennsylvania values diversity and seeks talented students, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds. The University of Pennsylvania does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class status in the administration of its admissions, financial aid, educational or athletic programs, or other University-administered programs or in its employment practices. Questions or complaints regarding this policy should be directed to the Executive Director of the Office of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Programs, Sansom Place East, 3600 Chestnut Street, Suite 228, Philadelphia, PA 19104-6106; or (215) 898-6993 (Voice) or (215) 898-7803 (TDD). The University’s annual security and fire safety report is available at http://www.publicsafety.upenn.edu/. The University of Pennsylvania must reserve the right to make changes affecting policies, fees, curricula, or any other matters announced in this publication or on its website.